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New Waldorf Astoria Now a Beijing Landmark

New Waldorf Astoria Now a Beijing Landmark

BEIJING - My taxi reaches a junction in this ancient capital’s commercial district, Wangfujing, and comes to a stop where two historic hutongs (alleys) — Xiaoweu Hutong and Jinyu Hutong — intersect. The driver points to a striking new building off to the side and struggles with his English to tell me we’ve arrived at the “Way-dof Hah-tel.”
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